... With Science!

A scientific study measuring heart rate, sweat levels and body temperature of a selection of players has apparently confirmed Dead Space 2 as the Xbox 360's 'scariest' game. Alan Wake, Resident Evil 5, Dead Space 2 and Condemned were all featured during the test (conducted by Vertical Slice), with Visceral Games' sci-fi horror edging out the competition due to its incredibly stressful opening 15 minutes and consistent level of tension.